M4.6 earthquake — 85 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 85 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia on Sep 28, 2026 at 03:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.082, 168.535 |
| Time | Sep 28, 03:29 UTC |
| Location | 85 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzqa |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 23 km | Oct 10, 00:38 UTC | 85 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.